Elluminate, Inc., the leader in web, audio, video and social networking solutions that support 21st century teaching, learning, and collaboration, announced today that its Fire and Ice initiative was awarded iNACOL’s Best and Most Innovative Online Learning Practice award, which was announced at … [Read more...]
Elluminate’s Fire and Ice Project Recognized as First-Ever iNACOL Award Winner for Best and Most Innovative Online Learning Practice
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
States boost access to online education
November 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A new survey intended to evaluate online-learning policies and practices from coast to coast reveals significant growth in state and district support for this instructional model at the K-12 level. At least 25 states now lead statewide online-learning initiatives, according to the survey, which is a … [Read more...]
The Pros And Cons Of Studying In An Online School
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You’ve probably heard or know someone who attends online school or university. This type of education is great for those who are working and want to go back to school or those who want to attain another degree but don’t have the time to attend classes regularly. There are even high school … [Read more...]
Online courses often pricier for students
November 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fees imposed on college students who take online classes can be more than $1,300 at some schools, according to a new survey claiming that internet-based education is often more costly for students than attending classes on campus. The one-time registration fees charged to web-based students are not … [Read more...]
Virtual 3D lab aims to stimulate learning
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Students at a Baltimore County high school this fall will explore the area surrounding Mount St. Helens in a vehicle that can morph from an aircraft to a car to a boat to learn about how the environment has changed since the volcano’s 1980 eruption. But they’ll do it all without ever leaving … [Read more...]
iNACOL Special Edition Webinar Series
July 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Special Edition Webinar Series: “Starting an Online School or Online Program” Starting an online school or online program is a many-faceted challenge, even for seasoned educators. This four-part webinar series will present a framework for starting an online program by identifying the key issues … [Read more...]
U.S. Department of Education Study Finds that Good Teaching can be Enhanced with New Technology
July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Providing further evidence of the tremendous opportunity to use technology to improve teaching and learning, the U.S. Department of Education today released an analysis of controlled studies comparing online and face-to-face instruction. A systematic search of the research literature from 1996 … [Read more...]
Study: Students want more online learning
July 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Despite a growing interest in online learning among students, the availability of online classes in K-12 schools and districts hasn't kept pace with the demand, according to a new report from Project Tomorrow and Blackboard Inc. According to the report, more than 40 percent of sixth through 12th … [Read more...]
Online high school offered as an alternative
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Online high school offered as an alternative by Canan Tasci From The Sun: San Bernardino and The Inland Empire Overcrowded classrooms. A lack of lockers. Too much socializing.These are just some of the reasons Sheree Earle of Upland is considered enrolling her daughter in an online high … [Read more...]
Best Online High Schools offers new service
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Best Online High Schools is pleased to offer this news service for those interested in online schools at the K-12 level. Virtual School News aims to be the one-stop source for everything happening in the virtual education world. Stay tuned as the news begins rolling in. … [Read more...]
